Erik Anderson Park, once full of life, now suffering from Hurricane Helene’s devastation is now getting a glimpse of hope in restoration. “It’s honestly a relief, to be ...

ROAN MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WJHL) – Carter County has secured up to $2 million in grant funding to rebuild and improve Erik Anderson Park in Roan Mountain, which was destroyed by Hurricane Helene. A news ...

ROAN MOUNTAIN, Tenn. — Roan Mountain State Park typically welcomes more than 1.6 million visitors annually and generates over $1.6 billion in revenue. Now, nine months after Hurricane Helene hit the ...

ROAN MOUNTAIN, Tenn. — Friday marks the reopening of the Roan Mountain Recreation Area for the first time since Hurricane Helene, just in time for the 78th annual Rhododendron Festival. The area ...

A popular mountain bursting with rhododendrons and endangered species in Mitchell County is set to reopen June 20, nearly nine months after Tropical Storm Helene brought 100 mph winds and severe ...

ROAN MOUNTAIN — Roan Mountain State Park has once again been recognized among Tennessee’s best, earning the 2025 Excellence in Operations Award for the second year in a row. The award honors the ...

ROAN MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WJHL) — The flowers in Roan Mountain State Park were in full bloom for the 78th Rhododendron Festival. The Rhododendron Festival attracts hundreds of guests (and bees) to see the ...

ROAN MOUNTAIN — Until recently, many of the beautiful sights and spectacular wonders featured in Tennessee’s state parks was not available to all the state’s citizens. Because many of those sights and ...

ROAN MOUNTAIN — Thousands gathered this past weekend June 20 to 22 to celebrate the 78th annual Rhododendron Festival at Roan Mountain State Park, a cherished Appalachian tradition honoring both ...

ROAN MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WJHL) — Roan Mountain State Park received an “Excellence in Operations” award from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC). According to a news release ...